SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0241-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Dublin Herring (7 oz. packages) sold in New York and New Jersey because the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes was found in the processing plant during FDA testing. The herring may be contaminated even though no illnesses have been reported yet.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 739885109002), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that touched the packaging. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues.

Product

OSSIE'S DUBLIN HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109002; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

Reason for recall

The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

Quantity affected

110 units

Distribution

New York and New Jersey via retail stores

Lot / code info

Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-04-17